Student Technical Co-Founder
Job Description
Student Technical Co-Founder (Hybrid)
We are seeking a dedicated Student Technical Co-Founder to join our founding team and lead technical development of our fast growing mobile application. The platform currently serves over 5,000 students across 5 core campuses, has been consistently ranked in the Top 70 Social Networking Apps, is generating early revenue, and has received 50+ five-star reviews on the App Store. We are also part of Canada's largest accelerator, LOI, which provides strong mentorship, resources, and an extensive network to support our growth.
This position is an opportunity to take ownership of the technical direction of a rapidly growing student-led startup. While we understand the challenges of balancing academic commitments, we require someone with strong time management skills and the ability to allocate consistent focus to this role.
Role Summary
The Student Technical Co-Founder will be responsible for maintaining and advancing the technical foundation of the application. Success in this role will be demonstrated by the timely release of new features, the resolution of bugs, and the development of scalable technical solutions to support user growth.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement new features for the mobile application.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs and performance issues.
- Collaborate with the founding team to align product roadmap with technical feasibility.
- Manage version control, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of the app.
- Ensure app scalability, security, and performance as the user base expands.
- Prioritize and manage workload effectively while balancing academic responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in at least one relevant development framework or language (e.g., Swift, Kotlin, React Native, Flutter).
- Prior experience building and deploying mobile or web applications.
- Strong understanding of software development fundamentals, including APIs, databases, and version control systems.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to debug effectively.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate with non-technical team members.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of mobile app scaling, user engagement, and analytics.
- Interest in social platforms, networking, or community-building technologies.
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